When it comes to perceptions of crime,research indicates that the majority of people:
A) underestimate the amount of crime occurring.
B) overestimate the amount of crime occurring.
C) have a fairly accurate perception of how much crime is occurring.
D) have little interest in the amount of crime occurring.

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Research indicates that the majority of people tend to overestimate the amount of crime occurring. This is known as the "crime exaggeration effect" and can be attributed to media coverage of crime, personal experiences, and cultural beliefs about crime.

When It Comes to Perceptions of Crime,research Indicates That the Majority